Condescension
Condescension noun - The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
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Synonyms for Condescension
Huffiness and condescension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Huffiness" instead a noun "Condescension".
Huffiness
Huffiness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: her huffiness seemed silly, considering what a stupid question she'd just asked
Condescension and huffiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescension" instead a noun "Huffiness".
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Related pairs
- conceit and condescension
- conceit and huffiness
- loftiness and condescension
- loftiness and huffiness
- assumption and condescension
- assumption and huffiness
- pride and condescension
- pride and huffiness
- pretension and condescension
- pretension and huffiness
- superiority and condescension
- superiority and huffiness
- vanity and condescension
- vanity and huffiness
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